MIdoublegun
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Hey guys... Trying to help my brother out purchasing a new rifle. The new rifle will be primairly used to punch paper, Deer hunt, and possibly take the ocassional Coyote. So far, he has it narrowed down to the .260 Remington and .257 Roberts. He is looking for a bolt action, 22"-24" barrel rifle. He prefers wood and stainless but Synthetic and stainless would probably be ok as well.
**** If possible, I would only like opnions and discussion regarding these two chamberings. I know neither have a ton of factory ammo offerings. I handload so that is not an issue. I also know the .243 is great, the .308 is an awesome deer round and the 7mm-08 is very capable etc. My brother has had several shoulder surgeries and needs something very capable of taking deer sized game, yet very easy on the shoulder.
A few questions right from the start.
WHY doesnt remington chamber the Model 700 in .260 Rem or .257 Roberts? I know they did in 2007 and 2009 as a limited edition CDL SF but why dont they offer these two chamberings as standard options? Especially the .260 "Rem"? I know it is/was offered in the model 7, but why only the model 7 with an 18" barrel. Seems that a shorter barrel would not take advantage of what the .260 has to offer. Thoughts?
2nd.. Does Kimber still offer .260 in the 84m. I find nothing about it on their website.
3rd... Has anyone ever had dealings with the remington custom shop or the kimber custom shop? I never have. Is it possible to have a model 700 or 84m Chambered in .260 without getting a full blown custom rifle?
Just looking for opinions and advice..
Thanks.
Jeff
**** If possible, I would only like opnions and discussion regarding these two chamberings. I know neither have a ton of factory ammo offerings. I handload so that is not an issue. I also know the .243 is great, the .308 is an awesome deer round and the 7mm-08 is very capable etc. My brother has had several shoulder surgeries and needs something very capable of taking deer sized game, yet very easy on the shoulder.
A few questions right from the start.
WHY doesnt remington chamber the Model 700 in .260 Rem or .257 Roberts? I know they did in 2007 and 2009 as a limited edition CDL SF but why dont they offer these two chamberings as standard options? Especially the .260 "Rem"? I know it is/was offered in the model 7, but why only the model 7 with an 18" barrel. Seems that a shorter barrel would not take advantage of what the .260 has to offer. Thoughts?
2nd.. Does Kimber still offer .260 in the 84m. I find nothing about it on their website.
3rd... Has anyone ever had dealings with the remington custom shop or the kimber custom shop? I never have. Is it possible to have a model 700 or 84m Chambered in .260 without getting a full blown custom rifle?
Just looking for opinions and advice..
Thanks.
Jeff